The ball had just struck him very close to a "sensitive area" so he needed a little time to gather himself and walk it off. Also, umpires will do that at times as a courtesy to the catcher if the catcher gets nailed by a foul tip. Catchers will also do the same for umpires.

The ball had just struck him very close to a "sensitive area" so he needed a little time to gather himself and walk it off. Also, umpires will do that at times as a courtesy to the catcher if the catcher gets nailed by a foul tip. Catchers will also do the same for umpires.

If that's true, then who cares about minor details like Tyler Moore getting his 10th HR?? When is the celebration? How many bottles of champagne? Should I go to the Teddy Roosevelt statue in front of the (NYC) Museum of natural History and but a laurel crown on his head? Like the old Olympic champions???

If that's true, then who cares about minor details like Tyler Moore getting his 10th HR?? When is the celebration? How many bottles of champagne? Should I go to the Teddy Roosevelt statue in front of the (NYC) Museum of natural History and but a laurel crown on his head? Like the old Olympic champions???